Parenting Resource Center
Positive parenting leads to positive futures for generations to come.
American SPCC provides parenting education and support as the most effective way to support families and nurture children.
The following resources are made possible through contributions by child and family advocates like you.
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) stem from safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments, and have the power to prevent or protect children from traumatic events.
Positive Parenting
Parents are the number one role model in their kid’s life. When children are nurtured and positively guided through childhood they thrive and grow into happy, healthy, and productive adults.
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that happen during childhood. What happens during childhood shapes who kids become as adults.
Learning Topics
– HOW TO RESPOND WHEN YOUR CHILD OR PARTNER IS UPSET
– THE 6 P’S OF PURPOSEFUL PARENTING
– THE WORDS WE SPEAK – THE LANGUAGE OF POSITIVE PARENTING
– 5 WAYS NEUROSCIENCE HAS CHANGED HOW I PARENT
– Three Alternatives to Spanking & Physical Punishment
– How to Find an Effective Discipline Strategy
Learning Topics
Brain Story
Brain health (including risk for physical and mental illness) is determined by more than just our genes. Learn how early experiences affect a child’s developing brain from birth into adulthood.
Child Safety
Children have the right to be nurtured and protected from violence and abuse. Learn how to protect your kids and keep them safe.
Children’s Mental Health
Being mentally healthy during childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones, learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems.
Children’s Health
Healthy habits throughout childhood are crucial in shaping the adults of the tomorrow. Learn more about how parents and caregivers can provide productive habits in children through nutritional guidance and physical activity.
Foster Care & Adoption
Over 437,000 children are currently in the US foster care system & over 118,000 children are waiting to be adopted. Most will age-out or never be adopted. All children deserve a forever home.
Fatherhood
Fatherhood in America is changing. Today, fathers who live with their children are taking a more active role in caring for them and helping out around the house. Learn more about modern Fatherhood and it’s crucial influence on a child’s life.
Learning Topics
LGBTQ+ Youth
Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, (LGBTQ+) youth are happy and thrive during their adolescent years. Learn more about how a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth is important for their overall mental and physical health.
Bullying & Cyberbullying
A staggering 20% to 70% of kids say they have been bullied, cyberbullied, or have witnessed bullying. Learn what bullying is, its impact, and what you can do to help.
Child Abuse & Neglect
Child Abuse is not only physical abuse. It covers emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, trafficking, shaken baby syndrome, and domestic violence. Learn the signs.
Learning Topics
– WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE?
– CHILD ABUSE STATISTICS
– CHILD NEGLECT
– PHYSICAL ABUSE
– EMOTIONAL ABUSE
– SEXUAL ABUSE
– SIGNS OF DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE
– SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
– DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
– TRAFFICKING & EXPLOITATION
– LEARN THE SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE
– IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE
– EMPOWERMENT AFTER ABUSE
– HELPING VICTIMS BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE
– CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (CRC)
– THE DANGERS OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT AND SPANKING FOR KIDS
COVID-19
When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Learn More about how parents and caregivers can provide better support to their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maple – The Household Management App
Free for all users, Maple enables families to plan, schedule, share lists, work together, and stay organized from anywhere.
Dadditude – The Happy Dad App
Dadditude helps the modern father feel validated in their struggle as fathers while providing research-backed content guides.
The Happy Child Parenting App
Backed by cutting-edge research from top parenting experts in the field, The Happy Child is a new kind of parenting app to help families forge deeper bonds with their children.
Trusted Parenting Network
The Trusted Parenting Network harnesses the power of the internet to further American SPCC’s mission of bringing meaningful parenting support to families across the globe.
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) stem from safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments, and have the power to prevent or protect children from traumatic events.
Positive Parenting
Parents are the number one role model in their kid’s life. When children are nurtured and positively guided through childhood they thrive and grow into happy, healthy, and productive adults.
Learning Topics
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that happen during childhood. What happens during childhood shapes who kids become as adults.
Learning Topics
Brain Story
Brain health (including risk for physical and mental illness) is determined by more than just our genes. Learn how early experiences affect a child’s developing brain from birth into adulthood.
Child Safety
Children have the right to be nurtured and protected from violence and abuse. Learn how to protect your kids and keep them safe.
Children’s Mental Health
Being mentally healthy during childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones, learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems.
Children’s Health
Healthy habits throughout childhood are crucial in shaping the adults of the tomorrow. Learn more about how parents and caregivers can provide productive habits in children through nutritional guidance and physical activity.
Foster Care & Adoption
Over 437,000 children are currently in the US foster care system & over 118,000 children are waiting to be adopted. Most will age-out or never be adopted. All children deserve a forever home.
Fatherhood
Fatherhood in America is changing. Today, fathers who live with their children are taking a more active role in caring for them and helping out around the house. Learn more about modern Fatherhood and it’s crucial influence on a child’s life.
Learning Topics
LGBTQ+ Youth
Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, (LGBTQ+) youth are happy and thrive during their adolescent years. Learn more about how a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth is important for their overall mental and physical health.
Bullying & Cyberbullying
A staggering 20% to 70% of kids say they have been bullied, cyberbullied, or have witnessed bullying. Learn what bullying is, its impact, and what you can do to help.
Child Abuse & Neglect
Child Abuse is not only physical abuse. It covers emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, trafficking, shaken baby syndrome, and domestic violence. Learn the signs.
Learning Topics
– WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE?
– CHILD ABUSE STATISTICS
– CHILD NEGLECT
– PHYSICAL ABUSE
– EMOTIONAL ABUSE
– SEXUAL ABUSE
– SIGNS OF DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE
– SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
– DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
– TRAFFICKING & EXPLOITATION
– LEARN THE SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE
– IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE
– EMPOWERMENT AFTER ABUSE
– HELPING VICTIMS BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE
– CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (CRC)
– THE DANGERS OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT AND SPANKING FOR KIDS
COVID-19
When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Learn More about how parents and caregivers can provide better support to their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dadditude – The Happy Dad App
Dadditude helps the modern father feel validated in their struggle as fathers while providing research-backed content guides.
The Happy Child Parenting App
Backed by cutting-edge research from top parenting experts in the field, The Happy Child is a new kind of parenting app to help families forge deeper bonds with their children.
Trusted Parenting Network
The Trusted Parenting Network harnesses the power of the internet to further American SPCC’s mission of bringing meaningful parenting support to families across the globe.
Maple – The Household Management App
Free for all users, Maple enables families to plan, schedule, share lists, work together, and stay organized from anywhere.
Resources like these are provided by American SPCC – a national nonprofit dedicated to building positive childhoods for all children by empowering parents and caregivers with research-backed education and support.
This work is made possible by passionate donors and community advocates. Learn how you can get involved and support the mission here.